James Alvin Parrott

James Alvin Parrott obituary, West Frankfort, IL

James Alvin Parrott

James Parrott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Jan. 30, 2026.
James A. Parrot Jr. ,75, of West Frankfort passed away Tuesday January 27, 2026 at home with his family by his side.

James was born August 11. 1950 in Tennessee to James and Frances Parrott.

He is survived by 2 sons Joe Parrott and James Parrott of West Frankfort; 2 brothers Frank (Melissa) Parrott of West Frankfort and Billie Joe Parrott of Florida; sister Mitzie Sileven of West Frankfort; 2 nephews Cody Ashley of Virginia and Charles Walters of Carbondale; nieces Elizabeth and Danielle Burroughs and Stephanie Parrott all of West Frankfort; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Frances Parrott; girlfriend Donna Rose; 2 nephews Shawn Parrott and Dustin Walters; and a niece Ashley Parrott King.

There will be no services at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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